Hi,
Here's a total list of all things done to, and costs for, my Boxster since acquiring it:
- 1. Initial Oil Change prior to picking up the Car in St. Louis - $210
2. SilverGuard Porsche Car Cover, New - eBay - $75
3. Porsche Bra, New - eBay - $65
4. Mirror Bras, New - Eagle Day - $25
5. Top Cover, New - eBay - $45
6. Das Shild Trunk Liners (both), New - $200
7. Dealer Service (Radio Code, Clean, Adjust TipS Switch) - $168
8. 4-stalk Combo Switch - OBC Hack - LA Dismantlers ($100) + supplies - $60
Later resold old unit on eBay for $125
9. Euro Turn Signal Hack, Asst. Supplies - $10
10. R&R Rivnuts on Windshield Header (bought tool and later resold) - $8
11. TipS Gasket, Filter, Fluid to R&R leaky Gasket (DIY) - $289
12. Brey-Krause Fire Extinguisher Mount and Halogen Extinguisher - $210
13. Dash mount Spoiler Switch Hack - $55
14. OEM Rear Speaker kit, New - $225
15. 996 Intermittent Wiper Hack - $55
16. Extra 6-CD Cartridge for CD Changer, NEW, eBay - $65
17. CF Boxster script Sill Plates (private source) - $175
18. 3-spoke sport steering wheel w/ airbag lightly used (As New) - $780
19. 2-cup Cupholder Insert for Center Console, New, Eagle-Day - $39
20. Replacement Rear Splash Guard, New - $33
21. 2X D.I.Y. Oil Changes w/ parts + Filter Wrench - $185
22. 2X Spark Plug changes - $36
23. D.I.Y. Brake Fluid Flush & Fill w/ Adapter for Power Bleeder - $60
24. D.I.Y. Replacement Passenger side Interior Door liner, eBay - $99
25. D.I.Y. Replacement Oil Drain Plug (P.O. rounded off original) - $6
26. Red Clip - $4
27. D.I.Y. Replace/Convert Sunvisors to Illminated ones - $125
28. D.I.Y. Replace Shift Lever Escutcheon w/ Silver one, eBay - $45
29. Porsche Dealer Manuals and Pet on CD - $60
30. Bentley Service Manual, New Amazon - $64
31. Soft Pad for Rear Plastic Window - $24
32. D.I.Y. Front License Plate Holder - $35
33. D.I.Y. Custom Cntr. Cnsl. Garage Door Opener Hack - $60
34. D.I.Y. Non-Smoker Tray conversion - $42
35. TechArt Air Valve Covers - $14
36. Dealer Factory Touch-Up Paint - $24
37. D.I.Y. Replacement Hood Crest Gasket - $6
38. D.I.Y. Replacement Cabin Filter - $24
39. Factory colored Door Plug - $6
40. D.I.Y. Replacement OEM Air Filter - $24
41. D.I.Y. Replacement Serpentine Belt - $35
42. D.I.Y. Brake Pad replacement - $185
43. D.I.Y. Front Strut Tower Brace - $199
44. D.I.Y. Rear Strut Tower Brace - $199
45. D.I.Y. Asst. Replacement Bulbs - $25
46. 2X PCA Membership - $82
47. D.I.Y. AirBag replacement Crest - $38
48. 2X Fuel Injector Cleaner - $24
49. 2 Gal. Windshield Washer Fluid - $4
50. Fuel - 288 gal. @ $2.65/gal. avg. - $763
51. 2 X Registration and License Fees (@$91) - $182
52. 2X Annual Insurance Premium (@$344) - $688
53. Asst. Zaino and Car Care - $225
54. D.I.Y. Replacement OEM Carpet Mats, New, eBay - $75
55. 4-wheel alignment - $152
56. 2X Replacement Rear Pirelli P-Zero Rooso + Mount & Balance - $315
Total Maintenance, Upgrade, and Operating costs (2 years) - $6,727
Sorry for the long list, but I kinda keep thorough records on all my cars. This compares to $3,878 for the same period on my Esprit (nearly identical mileage), $768 for my 240Z (much lower mileage), and $2,963 for my Formula VEE. Costs should be significantly lower in the next two years assuming I decide to keep it, because I have no more mods/upgrades I wish to do...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99